lateness
Example Sentences
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Charging patients for no-shows or significant lateness is — much like in the airline industry — justified because missed appointments disrupt schedules and usually cannot be filled at such short notice.
From MarketWatch ● May 1, 2026
He started the Europa League final against Manchester United, but Yves Bissouma has been bombed by new Spurs boss Thomas Frank for repeated lateness in pre-season and was left out of the Super Cup squad.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2025
The 93-year-old newspaper comic strip Blondie could have been called Dagwood, given how often its gags revolve around Dagwood Bumstead’s insatiable appetite, chronic lateness and his love of napping.
From New York Times ● Apr. 22, 2024
Still, the lateness of Majewski’s departure from the contest complicates matters.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 4, 2024
I wouldn’t have racked up as many detention slips for lateness if it wasn’t.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
